Seed by Bri Lee
A nail-biting literary-thriller-cum-apocalyptic-love-story about two scientists stranded in a top-secret seed bank on the brink of an Antarctic winter. This pacy read asks some big philosophical questions and will leave you reeling.
The Hiding Place by Kate Mildenhall
Seeking respite from busy city lives, four families buy a long-abandoned mining town. By the end of their first weekend, someone has died and old secrets are resurfacing. This razor-sharp thriller proves that you can’t escape yourself.
Chosen Family by Madeleine Gray
A Sydney-based story about friendship, family, queer love, betrayal and forgiveness. Rendered with her signature wit, Madeleine’s latest is an unputdownable exploration of two intertwined lives.
Pictures of You by Tony Birch
A new anthology from longtime Festival favourite, now’s your chance dip into a collection from two decades of Tony’s rich oeuvre full of poignant, sad, funny and profound short stories.
Baking and the Meaning of Life by Helen Goh
As a team of hobbyist bakers, we are drooling over the hotly anticipated solo cookbook from longtime Ottolenghi pastry chef Helen Goh. Expect 100 tried and tested recipes, plus musings on the joy of baking.
Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave by Mariana Enriquez
In this intoxicating blend of travelogue, essay and memoir, the queen of gothic fiction turns her hand to the very real history of cemeteries and graveyards across the world.
beautiful changelings by Maxine Beneba Clarke
A incisive poetry collection that comes hard and fast for the myths, mantras and fairy tales told to girls. Maxine's latest is a fierce reclamation of dreams, boundaries and time.